Isle of Wight County · Virginia
Tree removal in Rushmere, VA
Rushmere: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Rushmere
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Isle of Wight County
- 60
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rushmere, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 22, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Isle of Wight County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 64 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 60 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Isle of Wight County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Isle of Wight County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 64 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 8 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rushmere
| Households | 470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Franklin | |
| Community Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Isle of Wight County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rushmere
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 470 households
- Removal day
- Calling the line
- Warning signs
- Tree on power lines
Rules in Virginia
Virginia: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance.
Map of Rushmere
Close by
- Smithfield 10 with trees
- Benns Church 2 with trees
- Carrollton 3 with trees
- Windsor 9 with trees